D.C. licensed sewage & liquid waste transport contractor:
Valley Protein
D.C. licensed pesticide operator/contractor:
Steritech
D.C. licensed ventilation hood system cleaning contractor:
Safety First
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Compliance Status
COS
R
Supervision
IN
OUT
1.
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
IN
OUT
2.
Certified Food Protection Manager
Employee Health
IN
OUT
3.
Management, food employee, and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities, and reporting
IN
OUT
4.
Proper use of restriction and exclusion
IN
OUT
5.
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Good Hygienic Practices
IN
OUT
N/O
6.
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
IN
OUT
N/O
7.
No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Control of Hands as a Vehicle of Contamination
IN
OUT
N/O
8.
Hands clean and properly washed
IN
OUT
N/A
N/O
9.
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate procedure properly allowed
IN
OUT
10.
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Approved Source
IN
OUT
11.
Food obtained from approved source
IN
OUT
N/A
N/O
12.
Food received at proper temperature
IN
OUT
13.
Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
IN
OUT
N/A
N/O
14.
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Protection from Contamination
IN
OUT
N/A
15.
Food separated and protected
IN
OUT
N/A
16.
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
IN
OUT
17.
Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food
Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food)
IN
OUT
N/A
N/O
18.
Proper cooking time and temperatures
IN
OUT
N/A
N/O
19.
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
IN
OUT
N/A
N/O
20.
Proper cooling time and temperature
IN
OUT
N/A
N/O
21.
Proper hot holding temperatures
IN
OUT
N/A
22.
Proper cold holding temperatures
IN
OUT
N/A
N/O
23.
Proper date marking and disposition
IN
OUT
N/A
N/O
24.
Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Consumer Advisory
IN
OUT
N/A
25.
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
Highly Susceptible Populations
IN
OUT
N/A
26.
Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Chemical
IN
OUT
N/A
27.
Food additives: approved and properly used
IN
OUT
N/A
28.
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Conformance with Approved Procedures
IN
OUT
N/A
29.
Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Compliance Status
COS
R
Safe Food and Water
IN
OUT
N/A
30.
Pasteurized eggs used where required
IN
OUT
31.
Water and ice from approved source
IN
OUT
N/A
32.
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Food Temperature Control
IN
OUT
33.
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
IN
OUT
N/A
N/O
34.
Plant food properly cooked for hot holding
IN
OUT
N/A
N/O
35.
Approved thawing methods used
IN
OUT
36.
Thermometers provided and accurate
Food Identification
IN
OUT
37.
Food properly labeled; original container
Prevention of Food Contamination
IN
OUT
38.
Insects, rodents, and animals not present
IN
OUT
39.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, and display
IN
OUT
N/A
40.
Personal cleanliness
IN
OUT
41.
Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
IN
OUT
N/A
N/O
42.
Washing fruits and vegetables
Proper Use of Utensils
IN
OUT
43.
In-use utensils: properly stored
IN
OUT
44.
Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, and handled
IN
OUT
45.
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored and used
IN
OUT
N/A
46.
Gloves used properly
Utensils, Equipment, and Vending
IN
OUT
47.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
IN
OUT
48.
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, and used; test strips
IN
OUT
49.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Physical Facilities
IN
OUT
50.
Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
IN
OUT
51.
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
IN
OUT
52.
Sewage and waste water properly disposed
IN
OUT
53.
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned
IN
OUT
54.
Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
IN
OUT
55.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
IN
OUT
56.
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
IN = in compliance
OUT = not in compliance
N/O = not observed
N/A = not applicable
COS = corrected on-site
R = repeat violation
Establishment Name
CEDAR RESTAURANT (n)
Establishment Address
444 8TH ST NW
OBSERVATIONS
25 DCMR
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
2. - The PIC food handler card has expired(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
203.2
A person in charge who is a certified food protection manager as required in Section 203.1 shall be re-certified every three (3) years. P
9. - Observed employee handling ready to eat foods without gloves. Employee washed hands at time of call and placed on gloves
(Corrected On Site)
800.2
Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified in Section 806 or as specified in Section 800.4 food employees shall not contact exposed, ready to eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. P
14. - (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS) Observed mussels without tags inside of the reachin unit on the line
717.1
Except as specified in Section 717.4, shellstock tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. Pf
15. - Food is not stored in a manner to protect from cross contamination.( eggs on the middle shelf inside of the walk-in at time of call) Manager removed eggs at time of call
(Corrected On Site)
802.1(a)-(b)
Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (a) Except as specified in Section 802.1(a)(3), separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (1) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables; P and (2) Cooked ready-to-eat food; P and (3) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to eat food; (b) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (1) Using separate equipment for each type; P or (2) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, and (3) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. P
39. - Observed an open bag of flour(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
816.1
Except as specified in Sections 816.2 and 816.3, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (a) In a clean, dry location; (b) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (c) At least fifteen centimeters (15 cm) or six inches (6 in.) above the floor.
40. - Employee observe wearing a bracelet preparing food on the line(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
406.1
Persons working in direct contact with food, clean equipment and utensils, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles shall not wear jewelry, including medical information jewelry on their arms or hands, except for a plain ring such as a wedding band.
40. - Food employee observed not wearing a hair restraint while working with open food.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)
502.1
Food employees shall wear clean and effective hair restraints, such as hairnets or beard nets, if appropriate, and clothing that covers body hair that are designed and worn to effectively keep hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Hats, caps, scarves or other head covers are acceptable if the hair is contained to prevent contamination. Hair spray and tying back the hair in a ponytail are not effective hair restraints.
47. - (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS)Observed foil on the bottom of the prep table
1408.1
Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
48. - There are no chemical test strips available to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution.(CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)
1608.1
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in micrograms per liter (mg/L) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf
49. - (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS) observed dried food particles on deep fat fryer
1903.1
Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
52. - (CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN 5 CALENDAR DAYS)The garbage disposal unit (food waste grinder) is directly connected to the bottom of the 3-compartment sink's drain.
2607.3
Commercial food waste grinders shall be connected to a drain a minimum of two inches (2 in.) fifty-one millimeters (51 mm) in diameter. Commercial food waste grinders shall be connected and trapped separately from any other fixtures or sink compartments, and shall be provided with a supply of cold water in accordance with the D.C. Plumbing Code (2008) incorporating the International Plumbing Code 2006, as amended by the D.C. Plumbing Code Supplement (subtitle F of 12 DCMR). P
Inspector Comments:
Correct all cited violation within [5/14 calendar days]
DC Health does not assign a grade, percentage, or rating for establishment inspection reports. We perform a pass-fail inspection. The amount of Priority, Priority Foundation, and Core violations are tallied at the top of each inspection report. DC Health also performs follow up inspections to ensure the violations which were cited on the initial report have been corrected. To view an establishment's inspection report, follow this link: https://dc.healthinspections.us.
